As many of you know, if you are creative, or "Artsy Fartsy" you get nominteered to do a lot. "Oh could you sketch this for the cafeteria, or can you make a giant tree, oh I am painting a pumpkin with my kids at home, can I borrow some paint from you school supply?" One of these was, "Jessica is creative, she should do a mural"... and that's how it started. This mural was started by my student teacher who left abruptly and was passed onto me. This was the bane of my existence for quite some time. When I finally had pride in it, I messed it up! SO I have decided to share what I have learned after tears and freakouts.

Above is what happens when you DO NOT use a foam roller to apply the laquer finish. I had to repaint... THE ENTIRE PROJECT OVER. See all that cloudiness above? BAD Bad bad news.Never, ever get rid of an opaque projector. Those gems saved my life.Do tie it into a day of service so students can help, and make other cool art at school a long the way.Do ask for help... your friends and family like your more than you think. Bless them.